Intended Learners

This activity is intended for nurse practitioners, psychiatric nurses, and other healthcare professionals who seek to improve the care of patients with mental health disorders.

Learning Objectives

After participating in Psych Congress NP Institute, participants should be able to: 

• Summarize the foundational psychopharmacology of medication classes utilized in the management of psychiatric disorders, including antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and stimulants
• Employ strategies to improve patient outcomes in the management of psychiatric disorders such as ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, depression, and schizophrenia
• Implement practical strategies to develop treatment plans, optimize care, and prevent relapse
• Utilize new skills and understanding of clinical research and tools to improve patient outcomes in the acute and long-term management of mental illness

International Recognition

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Visit this link for additional countries that accept ACCME-accredited continuing medical education (CME). 

Requirements for Credit

To be eligible for documentation of credit for each session attended, learners must participate in the activity and complete the session(s) and overall conference evaluations, as well as post-test(s), if applicable. Participants who complete the evaluation online within 30 days of the conference will receive documentation of credit. Your certificate may not load if you are accessing it from a smartphone or if your browser settings do not allow a new tab/window to open.  

Once a certificate has been claimed, physicians and pharmacists may elect for credits to be submitted on their behalf to their boards via additional fields that will appear within the Claim Certificate page. Credits must be submitted through this process to be reported to the American Board of Surgery and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. 

ADA Statement 

HMP Education complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the rules and regulations thereof. Any participant in this educational activity who needs accommodation(s) may submit a request to the support team. 

Non-Accredited Innovation Theaters 

Each Innovation Theater is a non-accredited presentation. The opinions and recommendations expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of HMP Global. This presentation is not intended or eligible for continuing education (CME/CE) credits. By having your badge scanned or entering the virtual room, you opt-in to share/receive information with/from the sponsor. Please speak with a Psych Congress NP Institute representative if you do not wish to opt in. 

Food and beverages are provided by HMP Global. Psych Congress NP Institute attendees have paid for their meal as part of their conference registration fee. 

Commercial Support 

Supported by educational grants from from AbbVie Inc., Alkermes, Inc.; Bristol-Myers Squibb, Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.; Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., administered by Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC: a Johnson & Johnson Company; Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.; Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.; and Teva Pharmaceuticals, USA, Inc.

Contact Us

 For immediate assistance, please explore our HMP Education Help Center or chat with our Virtual CE Assistant, which can answer most common questions related to claiming credits and the HMP Education website. If you have a question or grievance that cannot be answered by our Virtual CE assistant and Help Center, please contact the support team.  Our accreditation and compliance team will respond to your inquiry within one business day.